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Homelessness prevention

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Homelessness prevention can help communities reduce their homeless population.

Homelessness prevention is a key component of the Santa Clara County Community Plan to end homelessness. The homeless prevention system focuses on individuals and families at risk of homelessness in the community and provides critical homelessness prevention resources and services to them.

A group of seven agencies has been designated as the Emergency Assistance Network (EAN) for one-time financial assistance and Sacred Heart Community Services is the coordinating partner for the homelessness prevention system. 

The services are provided across the Santa Clara County. Find more information and how to get services from the Homeless prevention program. 

The program provides financial assistance related to housing. It also provides housing specialist assistance to the clients including housing search, location, referral, landlord mediation and dispute resolution, and information regarding tenant rights. 

Target population

  • Those at imminent risk of losing housing and who would be homeless "but for" this assistance

Supportive services

Financial assistance related to housing including rent, move-in costs or rental arrears
Other services such as legal advice, information and referral case management

For more information about the Homelessness Prevention program at Destination: Home.